5th Grade Spelling Word Search

A 5th grade spelling word search with 15 grade-level words: -tion and -ous endings, -able and -ible, silent letters, tricky words and Greek and Latin roots. Make a new version from 80 words, or type your own spelling list in our free maker. Answer key included.

Format: Classic word search · 20 × 20 grid
Words: 12 per puzzle, drawn from a set of 80
For: or make one from your own list
Answer key: Separate PDF, in color
Prints on: Letter paper, black ink · optional Name, Date & Class lines

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New words from the set, in a new grid.

Grid size

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Across

Words

Max at 20 × 20: 12

On the page Classroom header Name, Date and Class lines

Change the clues, title or grid in the word search maker →

Inside the puzzle

The 12 words

Every word is hidden in the grid, across, down, diagonally and backwards.

Classic word search, 20 × 20 grid, 12 words, for classroom. Prints on standard letter paper.

FAMOUS
CURIOUS
FURIOUS
NERVOUS
VARIOUS
ENORMOUS
GENEROUS
GORGEOUS
DANGEROUS
DELICIOUS
POISONOUS
MYSTERIOUS

Made for the classroom

A new version any time

Make a new version as often as you like — each one has new words from the set and a new grid. Hand out different puzzles to neighbors, or come back next year for fresh ones.

Printer-friendly

Plain white paper, black ink only — prints clearly on any home or school printer.

A color answer key